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Energy Consumption of Wireless Network Access Points

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Green Communication and Networking (GreeNets 2012)

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The development of low cost technology based on IEEE 802.11 standard permits to build telecommunication networks at low cost, allowing providing Internet access in rural areas in developing countries. The lack of access to the electrical grid is a problem when the network is being developed in rural areas, so that wireless access points should operate using solar panels and batteries. Many cases can be found where the energy consumption becomes a key point in wireless network design. In this paper we present a comparative study of the energy consumption of several wireless network access points. We will compare the energy consumption of different brands and models, for several operation scenarios and operating modes. Obtained results allow us to achieve the objective of this article, that is, promote the development of wireless communication networks energetically efficient.

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Andrade-Morelli, S., Ruiz-Sánchez, E., Granell, E., Lloret, J. (2013). Energy Consumption of Wireless Network Access Points. In: Mauri, J.L., Rodrigues, J.J.P.C. (eds) Green Communication and Networking. GreeNets 2012. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 113. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37977-2_8

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